Desert Tortoise Field Biologist – Project Lead (Las Vegas)

SWCA Environmental Consultants

Las Vegas (NV)

On-site

USD 38,000 - 55,000

Full time

2 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Employee Stock Ownership Plan

401(k) with profit sharing

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Paid time off

Job summary

SWCA Environmental Consultants seeks a Project Level Biologist – Desert Tortoise in Las Vegas, NV. This field-based role supports renewable energy, transmission, and restoration projects, with two levels: Assistant and Associate Biologist. Travel not expected; full-time hourly, with benefits.

Minimum: bachelor’s degree and 2 years’ experience; 4 years preferred. The role offers growth, regulatory exposure, and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams in a 100% employee-owned firm.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in biology, ecology, environmental science, or related field.
Two years of relevant, progressively responsible experience.
Four years of related experience is preferred; or any equivalent combination of experience, performance, training, and/or education.

Responsibilities

Directs and participates in collection, management, and summarization of field data across projects.
Directs simple descriptive data analysis and collaborates with GIS/Stats teams.
Coordinates sections of technical resource reports and ensures quality of deliverables.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in biology, ecology, environmental science, or related field

Two years of relevant, progressively responsible experience

Tools

Field surveys

Job description

Minimum: bachelor’s degree and 2 years’ experience; 4 years preferred. The role offers growth, regulatory exposure, and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams in a 100% employee-owned firm.

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